Delta & American Express have a portfolio of co-branded credit cards. In September, we saw some limited time welcome offers rolled out on these cards. I wanted to post a reminder of this, as they’re due to be pulled on Wednesday, so this is your last chance to apply.
While Delta SkyMiles is far from my favorite mileage currency, I appreciate that miles in the program have a “floor” value, based on all the ways there are to redeem SkyMiles for one cent each toward Delta purchases (or to redeem them at a better rate toward Dom Perignon in the Sky Club). That potentially makes these bonuses pretty rewarding, given how much travel they could get you.
Big Delta Amex offers through November 9, 2022
There are limited time offers on six Delta Amex cards, which are valid for applications through Wednesday, November 9, 2022. These are solid offers that are worth considering, so let’s go over the details.
Delta Gold Personal Amex: 65K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card has a welcome offer of 65,000 SkyMiles after spending $2,000 within the first six months. The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99. (Rates & Fees).
The Gold Delta Amex (both business and personal) offers perks like a first checked bag free, priority boarding, savings on inflight purchases, and more.
Read a full review of the Gold Delta Amex.
Delta Gold Business Amex: 70K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card has a welcome offer of 70,000 SkyMiles after spending $3,000 within the first three months. The card has a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $99 (Rates & Fees).
Delta Platinum Personal Amex: 80K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card has a welcome offer of 80,000 SkyMiles after spending $4,000 within the first six months. The card has a $250 annual fee (Rates & Fees).
The Platinum Delta Amex (both business and personal) offers perks like an annual companion certificate, the ability to earn status through credit card spending, a Global Entry credit, a first checked bag free, priority boarding, savings on inflight purchases, and more.
Read a full review of the Platinum Delta Amex.
Delta Platinum Business Amex: 85K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card has a welcome offer of 85,000 SkyMiles after spending $4,000 within the first three months. The card has a $250 annual fee (Rates & Fees).
Delta Reserve Personal Amex: 95K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card has a welcome offer of 95,000 SkyMiles after spending $6,000 within the first six months. The card has a $550 annual fee (Rates & Fees).
The Reserve Delta Amex (both business and personal) offers perks like an annual companion certificate, access to Delta Sky Clubs and American Express Centurion Lounges, two Delta Sky Club passes annually, the ability to earn status through credit card spending, a Global Entry credit, a first checked bag free, priority boarding, savings on inflight purchases, and more.
Read a full review of the Reserve Delta Amex.
Delta Reserve Business Amex: 100K SkyMiles
The Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card has a welcome offer of 100,000 SkyMiles after spending $6,000 within the first three months. The card has a $550 annual fee (Rates & Fees).
How many Delta Amex cards are you eligible for?
Each of these Delta American Express cards is considered a separate product, and you’re eligible for the bonus on each card once. In other words, you could get both the business and personal version of the Gold, Platinum, and Reserve over time, which opens up lots of opportunities. That means a vast majority of people should be eligible for the bonuses on at least some of these cards.
Amex’s standard card application rules apply.
Which Delta Amex offer is best?
Which Delta Amex offer is best depends entirely on what you’re looking for and what your travel profile is like. As far as my general advice goes:
- If you’re just a casual Delta flyer, it’s hard to go wrong with the big bonuses and waived first year fees on the Delta Gold cards
- For those who fly Delta a bit more often, the Delta Platinum cards are great, given the annual companion certificate
- For the frequent Delta flyer who is going for status, the Delta Reserve cards are the best cards for earning status, and also offer the most compelling perks
- If you’re deciding between a personal and business card (and don’t want both), then I’d generally recommend a business card, given that the welcome offers are a bit better
Keep in mind that Delta’s “Pay With Miles” feature allows you to redeem your SkyMiles for at least one cent each toward the cost of a Delta ticket. That means 65,000-100,000 SkyMiles will get you a minimum of $650-1,000 worth of airfare.
Bottom line
Through Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Delta Amex cards have increased welcome offers. You can earn anywhere from 65,000 to 100,000 SkyMiles upon completing minimum spending, which will get you a minimum of $650-1,000 worth of airfare on Delta, using the “Pay With Miles” feature.
I’d highly recommend picking up a Delta Amex with this promotion. Even if you’re cashing out miles at one cent each toward the cost of a Delta ticket, that’s a lot of value. If you’ve been considering this offer but haven’t yet applied, this is your last chance to do so.
Will you pick up a Delta Amex card with these limited time offers?
The following links will direct you to the rates and fees for mentioned American Express Cards. These include: Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card (Rates & Fees), Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card (Rates & Fees), and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card (Rates & Fees).
